The multidisciplinary approach to ovarian tumours in children and adolescents. (December 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: van Heerden, J.; Tjalma, W.A.
• Is Part Of: European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology. Volume 243(2019)
• Page Start: 103
• Page End: 110
• Publication Date: 2019-12
• Subjects: Ovary -- Mass -- Children -- Adolescents -- Multidisciplinary treatment; Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Gynecology -- Periodicals; Reproductive health -- Periodicals; Gynecology -- Periodicals; Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Reproduction -- Periodicals; Obstétrique -- Périodiques; Gynécologie -- Périodiques; Reproduction -- Périodiques; Verloskunde; Gynaecologie; Voortplanting (biologie); Gynecology; Obstetrics; Reproduction; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 618.05
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2019.10.032
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0301-2115

Abstract

Abstract: Ovarian tumours in children and adolescents are rare diseases. Although the majority of tumours are benign, the diagnosis and management present various challenges that require a wide range of expertise. The multidisciplinary team ensures not only accurate diagnosis and correct and minimally invasive management, but also minimal psychological impact and the preservation of fertility. This article outlines the multidisciplinary team approach to ovarian masses in children and adolescents. The team includes paediatric oncologists, gynaecological surgeons, pathologists, radiologists, fertility experts, geneticists and psycho-social services.